Golf Management Shift.

The City Council will hear the first reading of a new agreement for the operation of the Carthage Municipal Golf Course during this evening’s regular meeting.

The agreement would place the full responsibility of day-to-day operations in the hands of the Golf Professional. At the present time, much of the work of grounds keepers and staff have been under the direction of the Parks Administrator.

According to the contract, the golf pro "shall supervise, direct and train a staff of employees, including Assistant Professionals, Greens Keepers, and Maintenance Workers..."

The Golf Pro will report directly to the Park Administrator, will be considered an employee of the City and be subject to benefits and regulations provided to full-time employees.

In addition to a Grade 12 salary, the Pro will be paid 3% of all greens fees collected and 2% of gross golf cart rentals.

The Pro also is allowed the rights to all concessions anywhere on the golf course and any profits from the sale of clubs, balls, lessons, etc.

Commentary

Martin "Bubs" Hohulin
State Representative, District 126

Gov. Bob Holden is turning into quite a spending machine. First he spends $1 million that may or may not have been spent on the inauguration. Then he wanted to spend tobacco settlement money to make up for more overspending. Now he announces a proposal to spend $100 million for another new stadium in St. Louis.

The most appalling thing about this latest spending spree is that Gov. Holden has no authority to spend this money. The money for this proposal has to be appropriated and all appropriations begin in the House of Representatives. I called the Governor’s office on Wednesday morning to see what was going on. I was told, and I quote, "Now that the governor has reached this agreement, we hope you in the Legislature will approve it next Session". Excuse me, but if I am going to be asked to approve an agreement involving $100 million of your money, I don’t want to be advised of it after the fact.

During the just ended Session, there were only about 50 votes that could be counted as a yes vote for the stadium. To wait until after the Session has ended to announce an agreement is a poor way to do business.

To make an announcement that he has no vote in is the height of arrogance, especially when the announcement involves $100 million of your dollars.

I don’t know which is worse, the actual spending of your money, or the underhanded way in which it was done. The bottom line is that this agreement/announcement still has to be approved and the money appropriated by the Legislature.

I hope that my colleagues will join with me next Session in turning down this agreement/announcement that we were not a part of. Where I come from, the agreement should come before the announcement.

As usual, I can be reached at House Post Office, State Capitol, Jefferson City, MO 65101, or 1-800-878-7126, or mhohulin@services.state.mo.us for your questions, comments, or advice.

The expansion of the Over 60 Center has been brought before the Council for the last couple a years. The growin’ use of the facility and the growin’ population of those who will be mature enough to appreciate the service is evident.

With a Council bill up for first readin’ for the City to purchase the house next to the Center, I’m guessin’ some expandin’ is in the works. At least some parkin’ spaces.

The City takes an active role in the Center’s well bein’ and maintenance. The buildin’ is owned by the City and each year funds are provided to cover the bulk of the utility bills. State and Federal funding, volunteers and other local assistance provide daily lunches, recreation, the in home meal program and other services. Lotta bang for the buck.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

by

McCune- Brooks Hospital

Health Notes.

Health & Nutrition by Judith Sheldon

Notwithstanding the somewhat benign publicity surrounding the tattoos that the three first-name-only ladies - Cher, Madonna, and Roseanne - have had done to their bodies, the fact is, tattooing is a potentially dangerous procedure that can lead to serious infections, including, perhaps, AIDS.

Professional societies for tattoo artists, perhaps recognizing that the procedure could be prohibited altogether by law, have made some recommendations that can help prevent the spread of disease from the tattooing process.

They suggest using medical grade protective gloves and instrument sterilization under OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines.

Dr. Tope suggests tattooing be limited only to mentally competent adults who have no medical history of active infection or skin disease; and that tattooing of minors be done only with parental consent in writing.

Dr. Tope also suggests tattoo artists and cosmetic tattoo providers be licensed, but only after passing a period of apprenticeship and a written test.

In the event of skin infection, or if someone decides to have the tattoo removed, the artists must record the manufacturer, color, and lot number of any pigments used.